Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:2
It cautions against adding to God's commands, whereas 1 Kings 18:33 involves adding water to Elijah's altar.
Deuteronomy 4:2: Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish [ought] from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Indicates fulfillment of the law, suggesting completed work without additions like Elijah's actions in 1 Kings 18:33.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
Emphasizes spiritual over physical actions, contrasting Elijah’s physical preparation in 1 Kings 18:33.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:1
Discusses ordinances and divine service, possibly conflicting with Elijah's impromptu actions in 1 Kings 18:33.
Hebrews 9:1: Then verily the first [covenant] had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. [ordinances: or, ceremonies]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:25
Commands altars be made without tools, countering Elijah’s deliberate construction with stones in 1 Kings 18:33.
Exodus 20:25: And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. [build...: Heb. build them with hewing]